Answer:
The molecular formula of glucose is C₆H₁₂O₆
Explanation:
Empirical formula:
It is the simplest formula gives the ratio of smallest whole number of atoms.
Molecular formula:
It gives the total number of atoms in a molecule of compound.
The molecular formula and empirical formula can be related as follow:
Molecular formula = n × empirical formula
Given data:
Empirical formula = CH₂O
Molecular formula = ?
It is stated in given problem that molecular formula is the 6 times of the empirical formula.
Molecular formula = n × empirical formula
Molecular formula = 6 × CH₂O
Molecular formula = C₆H₁₂O₆
The molecular formula of glucose is C₆H₁₂O₆.
